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A lecture for law students studying criminal law in England and Wales. In particular there is a focus on the defence of duress.
Since the case of R v Hasan [2005] this is split into seven stages:
1)Threat of death/serious injury
2) Threat made against D/someone close to him
3) D’s response to the threat must be reasonable
4) The crime committed must be as a direct result of the threat
5) No evasive action possible (e.g. police)
6) Subjected to the threat involuntarily
7) Duress is unavailable for treason, murder and attempted murder.
We also look at a number of important cases in this area such as Quayle [2005], Howe [1987], Graham [1982], Bowen [1996], Abdul-Hussain [1999], Sharp [1987], Fitzpatrick [1977], Purdy (1946), Steane [1947], M’Growther (1746) and Jones (2005).
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You posted this a long time ago but this is a game changer for my criminal law exam this year! Thank you!
Thanks for the video! Really useful in understanding duress!
I am really a fan of you Sir. Stay safe and blessed.
Thank you so much! My university was off due to strikes and now corona virus so your videos are a godsend.
Were can i find the ancient case please advise thank you.
What was held on the Steane case(treason) ?
Your videos are so helpful! keep doing what your doing bro
I don’t know law but I’m happy I’m watching this video
Thank you Marcus for the interesting lecture. It highlighted some cases I hadn’t seen as well as some known. It’s opened my eyes and I’ll check out those cases.
Gosh you're smart
This was really helpful. Thanks Marcus!
Duress is the focus on my special study paper this year for my alevel law, do you have any advice?
Thanks Marcus, in a problem question, even if the defendant has not joined a criminal gang or committed murder for example, should these steps still be included in the answer? Thanks
Hi Marcus,
Thanks for the Video, much appreciated! Keep them coming. Could you possibly do one on Murder/Manslaughter and one on Robbery. I find your videos very helpful and the approach and style in which you deliver your lectures a lot easier to grasp. Thank you!